This chart illustrates the distribution of drinking water supply sources used according to the type of water point worldwide in 2015. It shows that in that year, 2 percent of the drinking water supply came from surface water.
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WHO. (May 19, 2016). Global distribution of drinking water supply sources used in 2015, by type of water point [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 27, 2026, from /statistics/1638527/distribution-sources-of-drinking-water-supply-used-by-type-world/
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